The VI Energy and Sustainability Fair hosted by the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) and the Caribbean Green Technology Center (CGTC) of the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) in October 2022, empowered Virgin Islanders to transition towards energy independence and become more resilient in their everyday lives. The events took place at the University of the Virgin Islands Orville E. Kean Campus on St. Thomas on Oct. 15, and at the Albert A. Sheen Campus on St. Croix on Oct. 30.
Read MoreThe University of the Virgin Islands’ Caribbean Green Technology Center (CGTC) in partnership with the Virgin Islands Energy Office (VIEO) are looking for community input on the development of a comprehensive energy strategic plan for the Territory. The aim of the plan is to outline potential strategies, actions and programs that will bring the Virgin Islands together towards a brighter, cleaner and sustainable future of energy management. The plan will establish both short and long-term objectives for progressing the Territory’s energy sector, in alignment with community principles.
Read MoreThis blog post was written by Kervin Mathurin a Physics major at the University of the Virgin Islands.
Humankind energy consumption is without a doubt extremely high and of course expected to increase the more technologically advance we become. With this in mind it only makes sense that we are able to meet our high energy demands all the time. This can be done with the use of microgrids, which can work alongside or independently to the central grid to continuously provide the power we desire.
Read MoreSolarize St. Thomas is a community group purchasing initiative for solar energy and battery storage. That means that the more people participate the bigger the discount for everyone involved! LET'S GO SOLAR!
Intrigued? A launch event is scheduled for Jan 14th. Sign up on solarizestt.com for more info.
*Note. If you are interested in solar but it seems over your budget, there are opportunities for grants for those who qualify.
Read MoreClimate change and renewable energy are hot topics constantly popping up these days in mainstream media. But although most people in the USA support increasing the deployment of renewable energy which would help to mitigate climate change, it is difficult to discern the intricacies surrounding the feasibility of different renewable energy options, the political and social context, as well as technological and economic limitations.
Energetic is a collaborative, educational, board game designed to teach the complexity of transitioning from a fossil-fuel dominated electrical grid to 100% clean energy.
Read MoreIn early October of this year, California experienced sweeping blackouts across the state. People were left flustered as school and workplaces were shut down, emergency services struggled to find backup generators, and daily life got a whole lot harder for over 2 million people.
So why would any utility company choose to do this?
To avoid something even worse… igniting devastating wildfires.
Read MoreOn Saturday, questions about switching to an electric vehicle will be answered, electric car test drives provided, and free charging stations supplied on St. Thomas’ first Drive Electric Day. Check out more information from this news article from the St. John Source, it also includes a great Q&A that’s relevant to driving on the island.
Read MoreTo date, no one has goals as ambitious as Hawaii’s Clean Energy Initiative which aims to reach 100% renewable energy by 2045. And they are well on their way to achieving it…
“There are days now when Hawaii approaches having 60 percent of its power come from renewable energy.
Hawaii is an excellent role model for all of the USA and especially for the Virgin Islands as we share many similarities and constraints.
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